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Renter screening ordinance heading to final vote
The Minneapolis City Council housing committee on Wednesday unanimously endorsed a proposed ordinance that would limit how landlords screen rental applicants based on their credit, criminal and eviction histories. The move sets up a vote by the full council next month.
Minneapolis council members make changes in renter's ordinance, but landlords still not happy
As vote a draws near, some Minneapolis city council members reiterated their commitment to limiting landlords’ screening of rental applicants, based on credit, eviction and criminal histories. That pleased renters and their advocates and angered property owners.
Not enough affordable housing? What about mobile homes?
Minnesota, like much of the nation, has acute shortages of affordable housing. Manufactured housing costs far less to build than traditional homes and could be a solution. But lack of supply and a decline in the number of mobile home parks are major impediments.
In the midst of a housing shortage, Minneapolis struggles to help homeless
The lack of affordable housing across the Twin Cities continues to be an insurmountable obstacle for many people trying to move off the street. That makes it especially difficult for cities like Minneapolis, which wants to respond compassionately while preventing another large encampment.
Controversial program boosts funding for scarce public housing
Critics accuse Minneapolis officials of selling out low-income residents of public housing through a new program that seeks revenue from private investors. But the program will pay for apartment renovations and not change control of the dwellings.